Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that narrows the urethra and obstructs urine flow. It is the usual reason men over 50 develop urinary symptoms, and it tends to progress slowly over years.
An enlarged prostate (BPH) causing a weak stream and night-time urination is very treatable — and today there are several options beyond medication. Smile Urology in Seomyeon, Busan offers the full modern range, from Rezum and UroLift to Plasma TURIS, and helps you choose.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that narrows the urethra and obstructs urine flow. It is the usual reason men over 50 develop urinary symptoms, and it tends to progress slowly over years.
What makes care here different is choice: rather than offering a single operation, we provide medication, minimally invasive options (Rezum, UroLift) and resection (Plasma TURIS), and match the treatment to your prostate and priorities — including preserving sexual function where that matters to you.
An enlarged prostate can be managed several ways. The right one depends on prostate size, symptoms, your health and how much you want to preserve sexual function. We offer the full modern range.
| Option | How it works | Often suited to | Notable points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medication | Alpha-blockers and/or 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors relax or shrink the prostate. | Milder symptoms; a first step for many men. | No procedure; taken long-term; possible side effects including on ejaculation. |
| Rezum (water vapor) | Sterile steam is injected into the prostate to shrink excess tissue over weeks. | Men wanting a quick, minimally invasive office procedure that aims to preserve sexual function. | Minimally invasive; typically preserves erectile and ejaculatory function; a temporary catheter is common. |
| UroLift | Tiny implants hold the enlarged lobes open — no cutting or heating of tissue. | Suitable prostate shapes/sizes; men prioritising rapid recovery and sexual function. | No tissue removed; fast recovery; usually preserves ejaculation; not for every prostate anatomy. |
| Plasma TURIS | Bipolar resection removes obstructing tissue through the urethra in a saline field. | Larger or more obstructing prostates needing definitive tissue removal. | Strong, durable relief; performed under anesthesia with a short stay; may affect ejaculation. |
Accurate testing guides accurate care. Many patients are assessed and started on treatment the same day.
A structured symptom review (IPSS) quantifies how much BPH affects you.
Blood testing and ultrasound measure prostate size and screen for other causes, including cancer.
Flow testing and a post-void residual scan measure how obstructed the outlet is.
We explain which treatments fit your prostate size and goals, including sexual-function priorities.
Alpha-blockers and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors — a sensible first step for milder symptoms.
Minimally invasive, function-preserving options for suitable prostates — see their dedicated pages.
Bipolar resection for larger, more obstructing prostates needing definitive treatment.
We recommend the least invasive option that will actually work — no unnecessary procedures.
Because we offer medication, Rezum, UroLift and Plasma TURIS under one roof, the recommendation is driven by what suits your prostate rather than the one treatment on offer. For a foreign patient, that means a candid, same-visit assessment and a plan that can weigh recovery time and sexual-function priorities against a limited schedule.
It depends on prostate size, symptom severity, your health and how much you want to preserve sexual function. We assess all of these and explain the options — the advantage here is that the full range is available.
Often yes. Minimally invasive options like Rezum and UroLift treat many prostates without formal resection, usually preserving sexual function.
No. BPH is non-cancerous, but similar symptoms can rarely reflect cancer, so PSA and imaging are part of the work-up.
Yes — symptom scoring, PSA, ultrasound and flow testing are same-visit, so you leave understanding your prostate and the options.